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Teachers’ Perceptions to Classroom Assessment Practices in Mathematics: A Comparison of Rural and Urban Schools in England

Michael Jarrett Liberty University

You are being invited to be in a research study to compare the mean scores on the measures to determine if there are differences in perceptions and practices between mathematics teachers in rural secondary schools and mathematics teachers in urban secondary schools in England. You were selected as possible participant because you have experience teaching mathematics in a secondary school in England. I ask that you read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to be in the study.

This study is being conducted by Michael George Jarrett, a doctoral candidate Department of Education.

Background Information

The purpose of study is to compare the mean scores on the measures to determine if there are differences in perceptions and practices between mathematics teachers in rural secondary schools and mathematics teachers in urban secondary schools in England. I am asking for qualified mathematics teachers with a minimum of two years of teaching experience in a secondary school in England to participate.

Procedure

2/22/16 to 2/21/17 Protocol # 2421.022216 online survey, complete the demographic information, and continue to the survey questions. It should not take more than 15 to 20 minutes to complete the survey.

Risks and benefits:

The risk to participants is considered minimal and no greater than those encountered in everyday life. There is no benefit for participants of this study.

Compensation:

You will not receive payment for your participation. Confidentiality:

The records of this study will be kept private. In any sort of report, I might publish, I will not include any information that will make it possible to identify a subject. Research records will be stored securely and only the researcher will have access to the records. The results will be analyzed and reported as either urban schools or rural schools not by teachers.

The data survey results will be kept on a private computer which is password protected and will be kept at the home of the researcher and the data will be erased and deleted after 5 years. Voluntary Nature of the Study:

Participation in this study is voluntary. Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future relations with Liberty University. If you decide to participate, you are free to not answer any question or withdraw at any time without affecting those relationships.

How to Withdraw from the Study:

If you choose to withdraw from the study, please contact the researcher at the email address/ phone number included in the next paragraph. Should you choose to withdraw, data collected from you will be destroyed immediately and will not be included in this study.

2/22/16 to 2/21/17 Protocol # 2421.022216 Contacts and Questions:

The researcher conducting this study is Michael George Jarrett. You may ask any questions you have now. If you have questions later, you are encouraged to contact him at

[email protected] at his home at 01144-752-767-1224. You may also contact the research’s faculty advisor, Dr. Daniel Baer, at [email protected].

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this study and would like to talk to someone other than the researcher, you are encouraged to contact the Institutional Review Board, 1971 University Blvd, Carter 134, Lynchburg, VA 24515 or email at [email protected].

Please notify the researcher if you would like a copy of this information to keep for your records.

Statement of Consent:

I have read and understand the above information. I have asked questions and have received answers. I consent to participate in the study.

By continuing to the questionnaire, you have given your consent to participate in the study. Please click “Continue” to complete the survey. Please note that you will not be able to proceed to the questionnaire unless the signature and date boxes are filled in completely.

Please type your name in this signature box

NAME:

Please type the date in this box.

Dear Teacher,

As a graduate student in the department of Education at Liberty University, I am

conducting research in partial fulfillment for the degree of Doctor of Education. The purpose of my research is to compare the mean scores on the measures to determine if there are differences in perceptions and practices between mathematics teachers in rural secondary schools and mathematics teachers in urban secondary schools in England. The participants in the study will have a minimum of two years teaching experience and are recognized as fully qualified

mathematics teachers by the general teaching council of England (GTCE). The participants will range from 20 to 70 years in age.

Your participation in this research would be very much appreciated. The questionnaire will take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete, and your time in completing the survey is deeply appreciated. Your name and other identifying information will be required as part of your participation. To participate, click the enclosed link at the bottom of this page which will take you to the consent form and the survey.

The consent document contains additional information about my research. Please type your name in the signature box, select the date from the drop down menu and submit the consent form electronically before proceeding on to the online survey. Please note that you will not be able to proceed to the questionnaire unless the signature and date boxes on the consent form are filled in completely.

Thanks in advance for your kind support.

Click here to proceed to the consent form and the online survey:

http://goo.gl/forms/0NFDYzch3Q

Sincerely,

My name is Michael George Jarrett, a doctoral candidate at Liberty University. I am conducting a research as partial fulfillment for the degree of Doctor of Education. The purpose of the study is to compare the differences in perceptions and practices of mathematics teachers in rural secondary schools to mathematics teachers in urban secondary schools in England. The independent variable for the study is defined as locale (urban or rural) secondary school mathematics teachers in England. The dependent variable for the study is defined as teacher’s perception and practices to classroom assessment practices in mathematics and will be measured by the Assessment Practices Inventory (API). The study will be comprised of at least 100

participants selected by the random sampling method. The sample will consist of a minimum of 50 urban mathematics teachers and 50 rural mathematics teachers drawn from a population of mathematics teachers from rural and urban secondary schools in England. All the participants in the study will have attained a minimum of two years teaching experience and will be regarded as fully qualified mathematics teachers by the general teaching council of England. I am hereby seeking your permission to use the Assessment Practices Inventory (API) in my study. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 01144-752-767- 1224. My email address is [email protected] you have further questions or

concerns, or if your questions or concerns are of a particular nature where you wish to speak to someone other than the researcher, please feel free to contact Liberty University Review Board at [email protected] by mail at Institutional Review Board, 1971 University Blvd. Suite 1837, Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Looking forward to your response. Thanks in advance for your kind support. Sincerely,